Lead Software Engineer – Defense Systems & APIs

Calista Corporation; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Services LLC is seeking a motivated software team lead to direct a codebase used for Air Force weapon system mission planning. You will liaise with developers, operators, and end users to ensure robust software delivery and interface development for prototypes.

You must have strong Scrum/Agile experience, a solid software testing background, and the ability to manage SCRs while mentoring junior engineers. Clear communication and travel readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/SE/CS from ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years configuring, integrating and maintaining software.
• Understanding of Scrum/Agile Project Management.
• Strong software testing background: unit, regression, UI testing.
• Strong written and oral communication with PM focus.
• Motivated, self-starter with best-practice mindset.
• Travel up to 10% and ability to pass drug/background screening.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Masters/graduate degree and EW knowledge are pluses.
• Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team and manage a program office codebase.
• Oversee software lifecycle for a weapon system and related aircraft.
• Develop interfaces/APIs for new prototypes and emerging systems.
• Review software requirements and field/test deficiencies.
• Maintain SCR status database and lead URWGs with end users.
• Provide OFS oversight when needed and ensure regulatory conformance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Software leadership

Scrum/Agile PM

Software testing

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring engineers

API/interface development

MS Office / Project tooling

Multitasking and deadlines

Education

ABET-accredited degree in EE/CE/SE/CS

5–10 years software development/maintenance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

PREP

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Yulista Services LLC is seeking a motivated software team lead to direct a codebase used for Air Force weapon system mission planning. You will liaise with developers, operators, and end users to ensure robust software delivery and interface development for prototypes.

You must have strong Scrum/Agile experience, a solid software testing background, and the ability to manage SCRs while mentoring junior engineers. Clear communication and travel readiness are required.